Juxtaposition of Celtics and Lakers as Boston Takes Lead in All-Time Race for Championships

Differences in organizational stability, X’s and O’s, and player development show that the Celtics are clearly at the top of the NBA’s marquee.

Majority owner Wyc Grousbeck of the Boston Celtics celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals in Boston on June 17, 2024. Elsa/Getty Images

The latest championship for the gang in Boston Celtics green probably has fans of “the Purple and Gold” feeling deep blue.

The Celtics shot down the Dallas Mavericks, finishing them off in five games in the finals on Monday to capture their record 18th championship in the National Basketball Association (NBA).